2025 MTV VMAs Host City and Venue
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards were held at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on the grounds of Belmont Park. The event returned to the New York metropolitan area, a frequent host for the VMAs, with the ceremony broadcast live on MTV and its affiliated platforms according to event coverage.
UBS Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena that opened in 2019 and serves as the home of the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League. The venue was selected for its central location and capacity to accommodate large-scale award shows, with the 2025 ceremony drawing significant viewership and social media engagement.
2025 VMAs Broadcast and Key Details
The 2025 VMAs aired live on MTV and were simulcast on Paramount+ and other streaming partners, with the show starting at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The broadcast included performances, award categories, and special appearances, with the official VMAs website providing real-time updates and winner lists on the MTV VMAs hub.
MTV reported that the 2025 ceremony featured a mix of established and emerging nominees across categories such as Video of the Year, Best New Artist, and Song of the Summer. The show's production emphasized stage design and visual effects, with the Elmont location allowing for expanded audience seating and on-site filming.
VMAs History and Recent Locations
The VMAs have been held in various cities, with New York City and Los Angeles as the most frequent hosts. Recent ceremonies have taken place at venues such as the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, with the 2025 edition marking a return to the New York area per Billboard's historical overview.
The 2025 VMAs followed the 2024 ceremony, which was held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, and the 2023 show at the UBS Arena. MTV continues to rotate locations to align with production needs and sponsor partnerships, with the 2025 event reflecting a focus on the Northeast corridor and proximity to major media hubs as noted by The New York Times.
